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Why move from Apple Music to Tidal?
Switch services without leaving your library behind. FreeYourMusic matches every track and moves it for you — playlists, liked songs, albums and followed artists.
Everything moves
Playlists, liked songs, albums and artists.
Order preserved
Playlists arrive in the exact order you built them.
Nothing lost
Imperfect matches are flagged for one-tap Rematch.
How to transfer Apple Music playlists to Tidal
Select Apple Music as a source
Use your current Apple Music platform as a source and start to transfer playlists with Free Your Music.
Select Tidal as a destination
Select Tidal as a platform where you want to create a new playlist. All you need to do is just one button click!
Select playlists for a transfer
Find playlists you want to transfer from Apple Music service to Tidal and select all the playlists you want to move.
Confirm your action and done!
The transfer is finished. Your Apple Music playlists have been moved to Tidal and you can start enjoying your new music streaming service.
Your whole Apple Music library moves
Playlists
Liked songs
Saved albums
Followed artists
On every device
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What transfers from Apple Music to Tidal
Everything FreeYourMusic moves for you in one click — no manual rebuilds.
Moving from Apple Music to Tidal, explained
Moving from Apple Music to Tidal is a switch between two services that both take sound quality seriously — so it is less about upgrading fidelity and more about the character around the music. Tidal wraps its HiFi and HiRes FLAC catalogue in credits and artist-led editorial. FreeYourMusic reads your Apple Music library through Apple’s official sign-in and rebuilds your playlists, liked songs, saved albums and followed artists inside Tidal.
This guide runs through what transfers, what cannot, how songs are matched, how long it takes, and how the two services really differ. If you just want to start, install FreeYourMusic, connect both accounts and pick what to move — the detail is below for when you want it.
What transfers to Tidal, and what does not
Your playlists move with their names and order preserved, liked songs arrive as favourites, saved albums come across and followed artists carry over. Move everything at once or choose playlists individually, with counts shown before you commit.
Some things cannot follow. Local files or uploaded iTunes tracks are not part of a streaming catalogue and cannot be matched. Apple’s editorial mixes and Replay are unique to Apple Music, and podcasts live in a separate Apple app, so none of those cross into Tidal.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Each Apple Music song is matched to the same recording in Tidal, preferring the ISRC code assigned to every recording and falling back to title, artist, album and duration otherwise. Because both services care about masters, this precision keeps you on the right editions.
Tidal often carries specific masters and hi-res versions, so most tracks match cleanly, but the occasional release differs between catalogues. FreeYourMusic never silently drops a song — anything without a perfect counterpart is flagged for one-tap Rematch, so you keep control over every choice.
How long does an Apple Music to Tidal transfer take?
Most transfers finish in minutes. With both accounts connected, around 1,000 tracks usually completes in under ten minutes. Larger libraries take longer, but the transfer runs on its own — start it and come back later.
FreeYourMusic runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux, so the move is not tied to one machine. Start it on your Mac and follow progress on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
Apple Music vs Tidal: what actually changes
Since both stream lossless, the audio difference is subtler than usual — Apple Music leans on Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, while Tidal leans on HiRes FLAC and a reputation among audiophiles. Where Tidal pulls ahead is context: detailed songwriter and producer credits and editorial that treats records seriously.
What shifts most is the surrounding ecosystem. Apple Music is woven into Siri, HomePod and the Apple world; Tidal is platform-agnostic and artist-focused, with a smaller but more curated feel. If credits and editorial matter to you more than deep device integration, Tidal is the reason to move.
Do you need to keep Apple Music while you transfer?
Yes — keep Apple Music active until the transfer is finished and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your Apple Music library while copying it into Tidal, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move. Cancel Apple Music only once you are satisfied.
Neither service has a permanent free tier, so you will need a Tidal trial or subscription to receive the transfer while your Apple Music stays active for the move. Both connect through their own official sign-in, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic.
Tips for a clean migration
Tidy your Apple Music playlists first so you carry only what you actually play. Transfer a few favourite albums and audition them in Tidal — since you are moving between two lossless services, confirming the matched masters are the ones you wanted is worth the minute.
When the transfer finishes, resolve the Rematch list while the albums are fresh, then set Tidal’s streaming quality to HiFi or HiRes in settings and download your core playlists so you get the sound offline as well as on Wi-Fi.
Keeping Apple Music and Tidal in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not your only option. If you keep Apple Music for its ecosystem and Tidal for its credits and sound, FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync mirrors the two libraries on a schedule so a save on one turns up on the other.
And the transfer runs the other way too, from Tidal back to Apple Music, if you change your mind. Your library stays portable. Download FreeYourMusic, connect Apple Music and Tidal, and see how much comes across — the free tier lets you try before upgrading.
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Download free →Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my Apple Music playlist to Tidal?
Install FreeYourMusic, sign in to Apple Music and then Tidal using their official logins, pick the playlists you want, and hit transfer. Smart track-matching moves songs and their order intact — a 1,000-track playlist usually finishes in under 10 minutes.
Can I transfer Apple Music playlists to Tidal for free?
Yes — the free tier moves up to 600 songs and one playlist with no card required. Upgrade for unlimited transfers, Auto-Sync and Cloud Backup.
Is there an app to transfer playlists from Apple Music to Tidal?
FreeYourMusic is a playlist transfer app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux that moves playlists, liked songs, saved albums and followed artists from Apple Music to Tidal.
Can I transfer my Apple Music playlists to Tidal for free?
Yes — FreeYourMusic transfers your first 600 songs from Apple Music to Tidal for free, playlists included. Larger libraries need Premium, and every transfer runs directly between your own Apple Music and Tidal accounts.
What exactly transfers from Apple Music to Tidal?
Playlists (with their order), liked songs, albums, and followed artists. Songs are matched track-by-track using ISRC codes where Apple Music and Tidal provide them, with title and artist matching as a fallback — see the compatibility table above for the exact feature list of this pair.
What is a playlist transfer?
A playlist transfer is the process of moving your music playlists from one streaming service to another. Instead of rebuilding your playlist manually, tools like FreeYourMusic let you transfer playlists automatically—saving you time and effort.
Can I transfer playlists between any music streaming services?
Yes! With FreeYourMusic, you can transfer playlists between major services like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, and more.
Do I need to create a new account to transfer playlists?
No, you don’t need a new account. Just connect your existing streaming accounts in the FreeYourMusic app, and you can start your playlist transfer right away.
Will all songs transfer over perfectly?
Most of the time, yes. FreeYourMusic uses a smart matching system to find the same or similar songs across platforms. While rare, some tracks may be unavailable on your new service and won’t transfer.
Does FreeYourMusic keep my playlist names and order?
Absolutely. When you transfer playlists, FreeYourMusic preserves your playlist titles, song order, and even multiple playlists at once.
How long does a playlist transfer take?
It depends on the size of your playlists and the speed of your internet connection, but most playlist transfers take just a few minutes.
Can I transfer playlists from a free account?
Yes! You can transfer playlists from both free and premium accounts, although some streaming services may have limitations on access.